Secret Weapons Of China’s First Emperor on SBS and SBS on Demand – More than 2000 years ago, Qin Shi Huang rose from regional ruler to become China’s first Emperor, unifying rival states through conquest, organisation and revolutionary military innovation. Central to his success was an army transformed by new technology that changed how wars were fought.
Stretching across 22 square miles, the emperor’s still-unexcavated burial complex remains one of the most secretive military sites in history.
Now, with exclusive access, this landmark documentary uncovers the hidden arsenal that built and protected the first Chinese empire. Using immersive reconstructions and the latest archaeological discoveries, international experts reveal how mass-produced bronze weapons and standardised equipment allowed Qin Shi Huang to raise armies at unprecedented speed and scale.
Secret Weapons Of China’s First Emperor on SBS and SBS on Demand – Premiere / Sunday 10 May at 7.30pm (1 Part)
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